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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,453.83, 41,226.29 and 17,131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,453.83, 41,226.29 and 17,131.19 is: 25,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,453.83 : 41,226.29 = 17,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,453.83/41,226.29 = 17,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,453.83x = 41,226.29 × 17,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,453.83x = 706,255,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,255,115.20/27,453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,725.20

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